Fofana's inclusion in the starting XI is a significant moment as it marks his first appearance in 448 days.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has gone with Robert Sanchez in goal for today's clash with Manchester City.AdvertisementAdvertisementMeanwhile, City boss Pep Guardiola has handed Savinho a Premier League debut after his summer arrival from Troyes.
Chelsea: Sanchez: Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Lavia, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez (C), Nkunku; Jackson
Chelsea substitutes: Jorgensen, Tosin, Badiashile, Veiga, Dewsbury-Hall, Mudryk, Neto, Madueke, Guiu
Man City: Ederson, Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Kovacic, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Doku, Savinho, Haaland
Man City substitutes: Ortega Moreno, Walker, Stones, Ake, Grealish, Nunes, Foden, O'Reilly, McAtee